Doctor’s Degrees in Nursing Education
Education Levels of Nursing Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 114 people earned their doctor's degree in nursing education. This earns it the #29 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in nursing education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 3,411 |
| Graduate Certificate | 214 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 114 |
| Associate Degree | 89 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 22 |
Earnings of Nursing Education Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for nursing education students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in nursing education. About 92.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 9 |
| Women | 105 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of nursing education doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 79 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Nursing Education Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 13 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in nursing education. Learn more about the most popular 13 below:
William Carey University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,312 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from William Carey University. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of West Georgia is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from University of West Georgia.
Southern Connecticut State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from SCSU.
The 5th most popular school in the country for nursing education majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Teachers College at Columbia University. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from Teachers College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.
Western Connecticut State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in nursing education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in nursing education from WestConn.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to nursing education that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 36 |
| 30 | |
| 2 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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